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Investors Need to Watch
Euro Spending Patterns

By

Jo WrightonStaff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal

Updated Sept. 28, 2001 11:59 p.m. ET

After the terrorist attacks in the U.S. and amid the buildup to a response, it has become difficult to focus on more mundane matters like financial planning. But the introduction of euro notes and coins is still scheduled for Jan. 1 and it's still a good idea to think about the changes that will bring about, notably in spending habits.

Will you drive harder bargains, for instance, when buying a car or do you plan to invest more broadly? Such changes in consumer behavior will have a big impact on your investment portfolio. In...